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Maddening municipal mishaps
News

Maddening municipal mishaps

It's no secret that many of our municipalities don't have their houses in order and that there are homeowners who have received incorrect, often highly inflated, rates accounts. Mistakes happen, however, when it comes to ...

What’s with Eskom?
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What’s with Eskom?

Unraveling the truth about Eskom and what the future might hold for property owners as far as power is concerned is a quite impossible task. Every sector organisation has made its statement and many have made their demands; ...

Invest: it’s a good move!
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Invest: it’s a good move!

It’s been a great year for those who decided to invest in property and, if the experts are to be believed, there is every chance that 2015 is going to be another bumper year.

Dark days for property market
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Dark days for property market

This piece is being written by candlelight with what’s left of my laptop’s battery power. Once the battery runs flat, I’ll have to stop working and hope that the power will come back on during the night, failing which I will have ...

Municipal debt: Close the gap
Property Advice

Municipal debt: Close the gap

Could you be held liable for debts that the seller runs up on a property you’re about to buy? In terms of section 118 of the Local  Government: Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, the transfer of a property can only take place ...

Municipal debt: mind the gap
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Municipal debt: mind the gap

It may seem completely crazy to us folk-in-the-street, but if you’re buying a property, you could be held liable for debts that the seller ran up with the local municipality long before you came ...

Lifestyle and Decor

The true cost of a free lunch

I've never been one to write about personal stuff. However the goings-on over this last weekend made me rethink this policy. I was asked to help my seven-month-pregnant daughter and her lovely husband to move home. Actually, ...

News

Building confidence at a 6 year high

The level of confidence in the building sector has risen to a 6 year high of 60 points in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the FNB/BER building confidence index. This is a 15 point ...

Beware the “buyer” who arrives alone
Property Advice

Beware the “buyer” who arrives alone

It's not unusual for a buyer to view a home more than once before making a decision. However, sellers need to be aware that there are “buyers” who are far more interested in pinching the family ...

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